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What Happens After Getting a Boob Job?

I had a pretty unusual breast augmentation surgery experience in Korea. Seoul is the Plastic Surgery capital of the world. Leaving Korea without fixing my wonky-ass breasts would have been a mistake. Even though I always prided myself on changing my body for the better naturally, this was an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up.

Why Was My Breast Augmentation Surgery Different?

My breast augmentation surgery was unique for a few reasons. Apparently I had something called “tuberous breasts” or “constricted breasts”. As you can see in the above images, I was as flat as a board, but I didn’t realize that the surgery would be any more challenging than normal. My surgeon essentially had to pop my breast tissue out before inserting my 300 cc (left) and 320 cc (right) Motiva teardrop implants. Since I had my appendix removed in 2013, I also had some liposuction and my fat was grafted underneath the breast. I’ve seen other posts about fat grafting in Korea. One woman who was about 5’1″ had 1,600 cc extracted via liposuction. I only had 100 cc removed. The liposuction definitely helped with the area where my appendix had been removed through laparoscopic surgery, but the grafting didn’t really stick. I was back to the gym pretty quickly after surgery, so I worked it off fast. As you can see in the image up top, I was left with some serious bruising!

What Happens After Breast Augmentation Surgery in Seoul, Korea?

Click the play button above to check out my experience coming out of anesthesia at TL Plastic Surgery in Seoul, Korea. Mona and Dean from Seoul Cosmetic Surgery (a medical tourism service designed for foreigners) were there to help me every step of the way. Mona even came with me to stay in my hotel overnight. The first night is definitely the toughest, so it’s awesome to have someone around to help you in and out of bed and with any errands or even bag carrying. Once we got to the hotel things were pretty easy and I was maneuvering pretty well. Once it was time to sleep, however, breathing became tougher, getting comfortable was impossible, and getting up to go to the bathroom was a scene and a half. It definitely didn’t help that I had my period, either! For questions to ask your doctor before surgery, click here.

The Worst Part of Boob Job Recovery

Before surgery I made a promise to myself that I was going to get through the whole process easily and without complaining. I had my surgery Friday October 20th at 12:30 PM, and by Monday October 23rd I was back at work at 9 AM. What was the worst part of my breast implants recovery? The pressure was the worst part of the whole experience! I had a giant soft cast situation around my abdomen I had to keep on for several days after the itty bitty liposuction. I had several balls of rolled up cotton and gauze shoved around my new breasts and a band wrapped around several times to keep it all in place. I also had to wear my compression garment (a bra-like situation which looked like a costume out of some 1970’s bondage porn) for the first 2 months. The first night it was just a bit too much to handle. I couldn’t move properly in the bathroom. I couldn’t naturally pull myself out of bed. Even just breathing was absolutely exhausting. Let’s not talk about how bloated I was after anesthesia…

How Long After a Boob Job Can I…

Boob Job Recovery Day 2: Went to my first follow up appointment at TL Plastic Surgery. Slept by myself in my own bed. Had a friend over.

Boob Job Recovery Day 3: Back to work!

Boob Job Recovery Day 4: Flipped my head over and washed my hair by myself. I removed all the gauze and bandages and actually felt like a human again!

Boob Job Recovery Day 5: Rocked the compression garment and a loose top. Showered normally. Two very grateful thumbs up!

Boob Job Recovery Day 11: Went to the gym and walked at 6 km/ hr for 30 minutes. Took it nice and easy and built back up to 5 km in 28 minutes over the next few months.

Are you considering plastic surgery in Korea? Make sure to reach out to the team at Seoul Cosmetic Surgery (info@seoulcosmeticsurgery.com) for the most transparent Q&A and easiest consultation experience. For more information about getting my breast implants in Seoul, check out the Booby Blog Archives!

Motiva Breast Implants Surgery Day

On October 20th, 2017 I went “under the knife” at TL Plastic Surgery. Seoul Cosmetic Surgery‘s team was there for the entire process and my surgery was performed by the incomparable Dr. Yim Joonghyuk. In the video to follow, you’ll see that I had nerves about my surgery that day, but the jitters about the fact that I was actually getting plastic surgery by a Korean surgeon in a foreign country were gone. I had taken some long, hard, topless looks in the mirror, and realized that this was an opportunity I would never have again. After 12 years of considering breast augmentation, I was finally going to get the “Rolls Royce” of breast implants. This was my Motiva Moment.

How Did I Feel on Breast Augmentation Surgery Day in Korea?

Before your boob job surgery in Seoul, get a good night’s rest! Make sure you’re comfortable with your surgeon and their staff. My surgeon is super friendly and personable. He always made me feel like his #1 priority even though he’s one of the top 5 Plastic Surgeons in Korea, and probably the #1 Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Korea as well. He specializes in breast implants and body contouring, so you won’t see him handling any surgeries beyond. In my 2 consultations before my boob job surgery, I asked a number of questionsabout what to expect leading up to surgery, surgery day, and post-operation care. Even though we had already had 2 breast implants consultations, we reviewed my questions again. They offered to let me try the sizers again, but I didn’t want the hassle. Before surgery for my Motiva breast implants I felt confident.

What Happens the Day of Breast Implants Surgery in Seoul?

If you choose to go through with plastic surgery in Korea, I’d recommend working with a Medical Tourism company like Seoul Cosmetic Surgery. They arranged my pre-surgery testing which involved a urine test, a blood test, and an EKG. I actually went over on my lunch break the day before and had all that finalized with time to spare. On surgery day I arrived at TL Plastic Surgery at 11 AM. Mona and Dean from SCS were already there to greet me. We waited together as TL got all the details finessed.

Motiva Breast Implants in Seoul: Order of Events

I went upstairs where I got into a gown for “before” pictures. We took the photos at 5 different angles with various hand positioning.

I signed my medical release, had my final consultation, and got marked up for surgery.

We went downstairs to the waiting room where I changed into a horrible little paper thong, pants, and a wrap shirt for surgery.

We moved down to the operating room.

An IV was placed in my right hand with a heart-rate monitor on my finger.

After resting for a while under a bunch of blankets (I was very cold after anesthesia) I was able to go get changed upstairs. Mona helped me carry my things to the car (KakaoTaxi Black Mercedes c/o TL Plastic Surgery) and off we went to the hotel.

Stay tuned for my thoughts, feelings, and emotions after my Breast Implants surgery in Seoul! My recovery seems to have been a lot easier than many others. Have you had cosmetic or plastic surgery in Seoul or Korea? Do you have questions? Leave them for me in the comments section below, or connect with That Girl Cartier on Facebook!